Editorial
Corruption of Dagupan bangus finally ends
THE recent decision of Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez to ban the entry of ‘alien’ bangus from other provinces, specifically, Bulacan, is undoubtedly welcomed by the city populace, particularly the Dagupan bangus growers and traders with a deep sigh of relief. Note the title of the City Ordinance No. 21792019…
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Charge the 7 obstructionists before the Ombudsman
LAST week, the regional office of the Department of Health, already manifested in no unmistakable tone its serious concern and apprehension over the continued delay or indications of rejection of the Mother and Child Hospital in the city by the seven Dagupan City opposition councilors who comprise majority bloc in…
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The ominous realities of El Niño today, La Niña tomorrow
DAILY forecasts from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in the past were largely ignored by Pangasinan and Dagupan City, until March 2024. Even news of the arrival of the El Niño phenomenon was a non-event for many because experiencing high temperature is nothing new to us.…
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Timing is everything, or is it?
WILLIAM Shakespeare once said, “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” Never mind that the crop of opposition political councilors at the Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod continue to be blinded by their ignoble political agenda but to see them completely clueless about timing takes the cake. Two weeks…
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Greet our neighbors: HAPPY EASTER!
CHRISTIANS celebrate Easter, it being a more significant biblical event than Christmas. Unlike Christmas that celebrates the birth of the Redeemer Jesus Christ to deliver on God’s promise, Easter is about the restoration of life, by the Redeemer who died on the cross and resurrected to save mankind from eternal…
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